The ultimate finishing accessory for slab edge, cantilever and balcony infill applications.

HardieEdge™ Trim

HARDIEEDGE™ COMPONENTS

COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY JAMES HARDIE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HardieEdge™ Base Trim Powder Coated. 3950mm long. A powder coated aluminium extrusion used at slab edges. Colour: Sable™ Brilliance. 4 per pack. Part No. 305911

HardieEdge™ Base Trim Jointer. An aluminium extrusion used with HardieEdge™ Base Trim to conceal joins. Colour: Sable™ Brilliance. 12 per pack. Part No. 305912

James Hardie™ Joint Sealant 300mL cartridge. A general purpose, paintable, exterior grade polyurethane joint sealant. 20 per box. Part No. 305534

HardieDrive™ Screw 40mm Long. A Class 3 finish self-tapping wing-tipped screw for fastening to 0.8mm to 1.6mm BMT steel frames. 500 per box. Part No. 305532

COMPONENTS NOT SUPPLIED BY JAMES HARDIE James Hardie recommends the following products for use in conjunction with its HardieEdge™ Trim. James Hardie does not supply these products and does not provide a warranty for their use. Please contact component manufacturer for information on their warranties and further information on their products.

SAFE WORKING PRACTICESFollow relevant best practices in addition to the recommended safe practices of the Safe Workplace Government Authority in your state. For best practice guidelines relating to James Hardie™ fibre cement products, please refer to the relevant SDS as well as James Hardie’s Best Practice Handbook available at www.jameshardie.com.au

INTRODUCTION AND SCOPEHardieEdge™ Trim is an architectural slab edge solution. Fabricated from high-quality powder-coated aluminium, HardieEdge™ Trim provides a premium finish when installed at the base of compatible James Hardie™ and Scyon™ cladding products. This guide covers the use of HardieEdge™ Trim in residential façade and select commercial applications where compatible James Hardie™ or Scyon™ cladding has been fixed to a seasoned timber or light-gauge steel frame. This guide should be used in conjunction with the current and respective technical literature of the selected James Hardie™ cladding product.NOTE: HardieEdge™ Trim must be installed prior to fixing the cladding and weather barrier.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

HardieEdge™ External Corner.An aluminium mould used with HardieEdge™ Base Trim at external corner junctions. Colour: Sable™ Brilliance. 4 per pack. Part No. 305914

Step Angle. A customised aluminium flashing used with HardieEdge™ Base Trim at the slab step to conceal joins.

HardieEdge™ Internal Corner.An aluminium mould used with HardieEdge™ Base Trim at internal corner junctions. Colour: Sable™ Brilliance. 4 per pack. Part No. 305913

ACCESSORIES DESCRIPTIONACCESSORIES DESCRIPTION

Buildex™ FibreTEKS Screw10g x 25mm min. Class 4 metal screw.

Timber Nails. 2.8 x 30mm min. Class 3 corrosion resistant nail.

Radial Arm Saw.Fitted with an aluminium blade.

FIGURE 1: INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

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10mmmin.

Min. 75mmclearance for

termite detection

Intermediate fasteners 300mm

max.

HardieEdge™ Base Trim

HardieEdge™ Base Trim Jointer HardieEdge™ Base

Trim Cross Section

HardieEdge™ External Corner

5mm

6mm min. moisture gap

10mm

INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATIONRefer to the Design Considerations section prior to commencing your install.

1. Confirm cladding compatibility. See Table 1.

2. Inspect Slab Variation Slab variation is to be no more than 14mm over a 4m span. Where bulges exist in the slab that are more than 7mm, remove excess concrete.

3. Measure and Cut Components Mark out a line to affix HardieEdge™ Trim ensuring minimum 75mm slab exposure. Where required, cut HardieEdge™ Base Trim using an aluminium blade on a radial arm saw.

4. Install HardieEdge™ Trim to the Stud Frame Apply James Hardie™ Joint Sealant to HardieEdge™ Base Trim. Slide HardieEdge™ Corner and Jointers over the sealant and proceed to fix HardieEdge™ Base Trim to the stud frame bottom plate. Ensure HardieEdge™ Base Trim is double nailed at both ends (10mm from end).

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSGeneralAll design and construction must comply with the appropriate requirements of the current National Construction Code (NCC) and other applicable regulations and standards.

Slab and FootingsThe slab and footings on which the building is situated must comply with AS 2870 ‘Residential slabs and footings – Construction’ and the requirements of the NCC.

Ground ClearanceInstall HardieEdge™ Trim with a minimum 75mm clearance to the earth on the exterior of the building or in accordance with local building codes if greater than 75mm is required. In balcony applications, HardieEdge™ Trim may be installed in contact with the floor slab as per Figure 3. Ensure that all components are compatible and suitable for the proposed application. Adjacent finished grade must slope away from the building in accordance with local building codes (typically a minimum slope of 50mm minimum over the first metre). Do not install in such a way that it may remain in contact with standing water.

IMPORTANT NOTES1. Failure to install, finish or maintain this product

in accordance with applicable building codes, regulations, standards and James Hardie’s written application instructions may lead to personal injury, affect system performance, violate local building codes, and void James Hardie’s product warranty.

2. All warranties, conditions, liabilities (direct, indirect or consequential) and obligations whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise other than those specified in James Hardie’s product warranty are excluded to the fullest extent allowed by law. Conditions of warranty are available at www.jameshardie.com.au or call 13 11 03.

3. The builder must ensure the product meets aesthetic requirements before installation. James Hardie will not be responsible for rectifying aesthetic surface variations following installation.

4. Make sure your information is up to date. When specifying or installing James Hardie™ products, ensure you have the current guide. If in doubt, or you need more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.au or Ask James Hardie™ on 13 11 03.

Corrosive EnvironmentsFasteners must have the appropriate level of durability required for the intended project. This is of particular importance in coastal areas, areas subject to salt spray and other corrosive environments. Fasteners must be fully compatible with all other materials that they are in contact with to ensure the durability and integrity of the assembly. Contact the fastener manufacturer(s) for more information.

Moisture ManagementIt is the responsibility of the designer or specifier to identify moisture related risks associated with any particular building design. HardieEdge™ Base Trim, when installed correctly, can act as a base flashing in lieu of specified Z-flashings, footmoulds or cavity strips.

MAINTENANCERegular cleaning and maintenance of the finished surface, joints, junctions etc. must be carried out at regular intervals to maintain the finish and weather-resistance of the trim and cladding. Maintenance must also meet the requirements of the relevant component manufacturer.NOTE: ENSURE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TERMITE PROTECTION CLEARANCE.

STORAGE AND HANDLINGTo avoid damage, all James Hardie™ building products should be stored with edges and corners of the product protected from chipping. James Hardie™ building products must be installed in a dry state and protected from weather during transport and storage. The product must be laid flat under cover on a smooth level surface clear of the ground to avoid exposure to water, moisture, etc.

WARRANTYHardieEdge™ Trim supplied by James Hardie is warranted for a period of 10 years. This product is not warranted for use outside of its intended application.Please refer to warranty terms and conditions at www.jameshardie.com.au or call 13 11 03.

FIGURE 2 SLAB STEP

Termite ManagementThe NCC specifies requirements for termite barriers. Where the exposed slab edge is used as part of the termite barrier system, a minimum of 75mm of the exposed slab edge must be visible to permit ready detection of termite entry (see Figures 2 and 3) Alternatively, the 75mm clearance may be reduced when used in conjunction with a suitable and certified termite management mechanism in accordance with AS 3660.1 or reticulation system. Please consult the relevant manufacturer for more information.

Scyon™ Matrix™ cladding

Scyon™ Axon™ cladding

Scyon™ Stria™ cladding

Scyon™ Linea™ weatherboard

HardieFlex™ sheets 6mm

PrimeLine® weatherboard

HardiePlank™ weatherboard

PanelClad® sheets

EasyLap™ panels

HardieTex™ base sheets

ComTex™ façade panel and fixing system

ExoTec® façade panel and fixing system

* Install HardieEdge™ system over cavity batten/top hats. ** Scyon™ Linea™ cladding will protrude beyond the edge of

HardieEdge™ Trim. It is up to the specifier to determine suitability.

FIGURE 4 FASCIA SOFFIT JUNCTION

HardieWrapTM Weather Barrier

ScyonTM or James HardieTM

external cladding

HardieEdgeTM Base Trim fixed to ScyonTM fascia framing

Soffit framing

Soffit liningMin. 6mm

Fascia-Soffit JunctionHardieEdge™ Trim may be used in lieu of standard fascia-soffit flashing to provide a trim and shadow line at the corner.

Notch outaround cladding

6mm beadof James HardieTM Joint Sealant

Note: 75mm slab edge exposure is an NCC requirement for termite detection

Slide HardieEdgeTM Base Trimover the step angle

75mm min.

20

75Stepangle

FIGURE 5 SLAB STEP

FIGURE 2 TERMITE MANAGEMENT OPTION 1

HardieWrapTM Weather Barrier

ScyonTM or James HardieTM

external cladding

6mm moisture gap

HardieEdgeTM Base Trim

75mm exposed slab edge allows visual detection of termite trails which shows there is termite entry to the building75

TABLE 1: COMPATIBLE CLADDING

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FIGURE 3 TERMITE MANAGEMENT OPTION 2

HardieWrapTM Weather Barrier

ScyonTM or James HardieTM

external cladding

6mm moisture gap

HardieEdgeTM Base Trim

The edge of the exposed slab is not always directly below the cladding. Ensure there is no tile covering the slab edge so that termite trails can still be seen

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